WO2013026901A2 - Humidified gas delivery system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a method for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient during respiratory gas ventilation support, such as, but not limited to, mechanical ventilation, continuous positive airway pressure breathing, and bi-directional positive airway pressure breathing.
- the invention also relates to a humidified gas delivery system for incorporation in a breathing circuit of a respiratory gas humidification system by delivering humidified gas to a user or patient during respiratory gas ventilation support such as, but not limited to, mechanical ventilation, continuous positive airway pressure breathing, bi-directional positive airway pressure breathing, or other mode of respiratory support provided to users or patients.
- Respiratory gas humidification is a method of heating and humidifying respiratory gas for a user or patient, particularly the heating and humidifying of respiratory gas to be inhaled by the user or patient requiring respiratory gas ventilation support, possibly over a prolonged period of time. Respiratory gas humidification is necessary to compensate for losses of heat and moisture when natural airway passages of the user or patient are bypassed or somehow otherwise restricted as necessitated by the equipment used in providing a secure airway path into and from the patient's lungs to conduct respiratory gas ventilation support. Respiratory gas humidification could reduce or avoid clinical complications, such as pulmonary infection, physical damage of lung tissue, and/or debilitation of lung function.
- Active respiratory gas humidification typically uses gas and water transporting conduits, and/or gas and water vapour transporting conduits, provided with a gas-heating means and connected to a water-vapour-generating means such as a humidifier control unit and water vessel containing the water for evaporation.
- Water vessels of the prior art commonly called humidification chambers, and such inspiratory and expiratory conduits of the prior art, under certain conditions, are known to cause unintentional condensing of evaporated water; whereby the condensed water unintentionally accumulates in the inspiratory and/or expiratory conduits.
- Unintentional accumulation of condensed water poses a risk to patient respiration, due to potential occlusion of the gases pathway to and/or from the patient's lungs; and/or under-humidification of inhalatory breathing gases.
- Passive respiratory gas humidification is conducted without, and independent from, any external energy source or external water supply.
- passive respiratory gas humidifiers act as heat and moisture Exchangers (HME) by withdrawing heat and moisture from expired gas from a user or patient, and supplying the heat and moisture to gas to be inspired by the user or patient.
- HME heat and moisture Exchangers
- the present invention relates to a humidified gas delivery system for use in active respiratory gas humidification, and ensures that a user or patient is supplied with conditioned respiratory gas.
- active humidifying methods moisture and heat is input to respiratory gas prior to inhalation by the user or patient.
- Performance data and safety-related requirements for active respiratory gas humidifiers are specified by the standard ISO 8185. According to that standard, the minimum water content of inspired respiratory gas is about 33 mg/L of gas flow and the maximum respiratory gas temperature for inhalation is about 42°C.
- flexible piping typically having a length of about 1 to about 2 metres and having a wall thickness in the range of about 0.4 to about 2 mm, is used to deliver gas from a gas supply means to the user or patient (inspiratory conduit), and to deliver gas from the user or patient (expiratory conduit) to an outlet (or back to the gas supply in the case of a mechanical ventilator or other gas flow generating or receiving means).
- the moisture content of humidified respiratory gas is raised, which is achieved by artificially increasing the amount of water vapour in the respiratory gas.
- the relative humidity of the respiratory gas is 100% when inhaled by the patient or user.
- Artificial increase of the amount of water vapour in the respiratory gas is achieved by the use of a humidifier - a device, which enriches the respiratory gas with water vapour, for example, whereby a flow of respiratory gas (from a gas supply) is guided in the presence of a reservoir of water.
- the reservoir of water is heated to facilitate water evaporation and the production of water vapour, which water vapour is transported from the surface of the water in the reservoir to the inspiratory conduit by the flow of respiratory gas.
- the water vapour transported by a humidified gas of high, for example 100% or greater, relative humidity is more likely to condense and accumulate at the inner walls of the inspiratory conduit - a process known as "rain out". Consequently, the inspiratory circuit must be regularly drained to remove the accumulated liquid to circumvent the accumulated liquid reaching the lungs of the user or the patient.
- the expiratory conduit which delivers gas to an outlet, will deliver humidified gas of high, for example >100%, relative humidity from the lungs of the user or patient, and water vapour transported by the expired gas is likely to condense and accumulate in the expiratory circuit, requiring regular draining, particularly in the case of an expiratory conduit connected to a mechanical ventilator or other gas flow generating or receiving means.
- the inspiratory and expiratory conduits incorporate heating elements to heat the respiratory gas and simultaneously heat the conduit walls to a suitable temperature, and to maintain a constant temperature across the entire length of both of the inspiratory and expiratory conduits, in order to reduce condensation.
- a method for delivering humidified gas to a patient comprising the steps of:
- the method comprises the steps of: (a) heating a humidified gas; (b) transferring the heated humidified gas to a patient; (c) heating expired gas from a patient; and (d) transferring the heated expired gas from the patient; wherein the humidified gas and the expired gas are heated to different temperatures.
- a humidified gas delivery system comprising:
- the respective heating means are each arranged to heat the humidified gas and the expired gas to different temperatures.
- the system comprises: (a) an inspiratory conduit having proximal and distal ends for transferring a humidified gas to a patient; (b) means for heating the inspiratory conduit; (c) an expiratory conduit having proximal and distal ends for transferring expired gas from a patient; and (d) means for heating the expiratory conduit; wherein the respective heating means are each arranged to heat the humidified gas and the expired gas to different temperatures.
- the inspiratory conduit can comprise a pipe, optionally a flexible pipe, for transporting gases for inhalation, optionally from the humidified gas reservoir to the patient.
- the expiratory conduit in a particular embodiment, can comprise a flexible pipe for transporting exhaled gases from the patient to the gas outlet.
- the inspiratory conduit has proximal and distal ends.
- the expiratory conduit has proximal and distal ends. Each proximal end is, in use, the end at or adjacent a patient. Each distal end is, in use, the end at or adjacent a gas outlet.
- a conduit connection is provided, in use, at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit; and, in use, at or adjacent the proximal end of the expiratory conduit.
- the conduit connection is, in use, in fluid communication with each of the inspiratory and expiratory conduits.
- the conduit connection is, in use, in fluid communication with a delivery device, such as a facemask or nasal mask.
- the delivery device such as a face mask or nasal mask
- the delivery device is, in use, in fluid communication with the lungs of the patient, for example, is, in use, mounted to the face of the patient or to a tracheal tube, optionally located in the oral cavity or nasal orifice of the patient.
- the delivery device is, in use, mounted to a tracheostomy tube located in a tracheotomy stoma of the patient.
- the conduit connection and/or the delivery device is/are adapted to allow bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of gas, optionally humidified gas, therethrough.
- the conduit connection and/or the delivery device is/are adapted to allow bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of gas, optionally humidified gas, between the tracheo-bronchial bifurcation of the patient and each of the inspiratory and/or expiratory conduits of the humidified gas delivery system.
- the conduit connection and/or the delivery device is/are adapted to allow bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of gas, optionally humidified gas, therethrough, such that a humidified gas delivery circuit, optionally a closed humidified gas delivery circuit, is established.
- the humidified gas delivery circuit optionally the closed humidified gas delivery circuit, transfers humidified gases for inhalation and humidified gases for exhalation.
- the expired gas is heated to between about 34°C and about 44°C. Further optionally, the expired gas is heated to at least 38°C. Still further optionally, the expired gas is heated to at least 42°C. Preferably, the expired gas is heated to about 44°C.
- the expired gas is heated to any suitable temperature, such that the expired gas is heated to about 44°C at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit, at or adjacent the gas outlet.
- the expired gas is heated to a temperature from about 34°C (at or adjacent the proximal end of the expiratory conduit) to about 44°C (at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit).
- the expired gas is heated to about 34°C when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the expiratory conduit).
- the expired gas is heated to about 44°C when received at or adjacent the gas outlet (at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit).
- the expired gas is heated to about 34°C when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the expiratory conduit), and the expired gas is heated to a temperature to about 44°C when received at or adjacent the gas outlet (at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit).
- the expired gas can be heated sequentially (in uniform or non-uniform increments) from about 34°C when received at or adjacent the patient and heated to a temperature of about 44°C when received at or adjacent the gas outlet.
- the expired gas is heated to a temperature such that the relative humidity of the expired gas is less than 90%, optionally less than 80%, further optionally less than 70%, still further optionally less than 60%, still further optionally less than 55%; optionally when received at or adjacent the gas outlet (at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit).
- relative humidity is meant a measure of the amount of water in a mixture of gas and water vapour, optionally at a given gas temperature and atmospheric pressure, optionally at constant atmospheric pressure, optionally expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount of water vapour within the gas at the given gas temperature and atmospheric pressure.
- relative humidity is intended to mean a measure of the amount of water vapour in a mixture of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir and water vapour; and/or a measure of the amount of water vapour in a mixture of the gas from the patient, optionally at a constant atmospheric pressure, optionally expressed as a percentage.
- atmospheric pressure understood to be about 980 to about 1040 millibars.
- ambient temperature of about 21 °C at between about 40 and about 65% relative humidity combined with ambient airflow speed of less than about 5cm/second.
- the heated humidified gas is transferred to the patient at about 30 to about 50 mg/L, optionally about 33 to about 46 mg/L, preferably about 43 to about 45 mg/L, more preferably about 44 mg/ L; optionally when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- 'patient' is meant any user to whom the humidified gas is transferred from the humidified gas reservoir.
- the humidified gas is transferred from the humidified gas reservoir to the airway passages of the patient, optionally to the pulmonary tracheo-bronchial bifurcation, further optionally the Carina of the lungs, of the patient.
- the heated expired gas is transferred to the gas outlet at less than about 55 mg/L, optionally less than 50 mg/L, preferably about 44 mg/L; optionally when received at or adjacent the gas outlet (at or adjacent the distal end of the expiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to between about 28°C and about 40°C. Further optionally, the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 32°C. Still further optionally, the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 36°C. Preferably, the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 37°C.
- the expired gas is heated to about 3°C greater than the temperature of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 37°C at or adjacent the gas reservoir (at or adjacent the distal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to a temperature from about 28°C to about 40°C.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 37°C when received at or adjacent the gas reservoir (at or adjacent the distal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 40°C when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to about 37°C when received at or adjacent the gas reservoir (at or adjacent the distal end of the inspiratory conduit), and the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to a temperature to about 40°C when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas can be heated sequentially (in uniform or non-uniform increments) from about 37°C when received at or adjacent the gas reservoir and heated to a temperature of about 40°C when received at or adjacent the patient.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated to a temperature such that the relative humidity of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is at least 50%, optionally at least 60%, further optionally at least 70%, still further optionally at least 80%, still further optionally at least 90%; optionally when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the inspiratory conduit is thermally conductive.
- the inspiratory conduit is formed from a thermally conductive material.
- the temperature of the external surface of the inspiratory conduit which is optionally in contact with ambient conditions and under mechanical ventilation flow pattern of, for example, about 500ml_ tidal volume at about 18 breaths per minute; is about 33°C to about 40°C, optionally about 34°C to about 37°C; optionally when the temperature is measured at a location at about 5% to about 10% of the total length of the inspiratory conduit from the distal end of the inspiratory conduit.
- the expiratory conduit is thermally conductive. Further optionally, the expiratory conduit is formed from a thermally conductive material.
- the temperature of the external surface of the expiratory conduit which is optionally in contact with ambient conditions and under mechanical ventilation flow pattern of, for example, about 500ml_ tidal volume at about 18 breaths per minute; is about 38°C to about 44°C, optionally about 42°C to about 44°C; optionally when the temperature is measured at a location at about 5% to about 10% of the total length of the expiratory conduit from the distal end of the expiratory conduit.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor.
- the expired gas from a patient is heated using an electrically conductive resistor.
- the resistor has a resistivity of about 0.1 x 10 "3 Qm (0.1 milliohmmetres) to about 25.0 x 10 "3 Qm (25.0 milliohmmetres), optionally at about 20°C.
- the power dissipated by the resistor is from about 18 to about 42 watts.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein the power dissipated by the resistor is from about 18 to about 34 watts, optionally from about 20 to about 30 watts, further optionally from about 22 to about 28 watts.
- the expired gas from a patient is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein the power dissipated by the resistor is from about 28 to about 42 watts, optionally from about 30 to about 40 watts, further optionally from about 32 to about 38 watts.
- the resistor has an electrical resistance of no more than 25 ohms, optionally at about 20°C.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor having an electrical resistance of about 13 to about 20 ohms, optionally about 15 to about 17 ohms, preferably about 16 ohms, optionally at about 20°C.
- the expired gas is heated using an electrically conductive resistor having an electrical resistance of about 10 to about 16 ohms, optionally about 1 1 to about 14 ohms, preferably about 12 ohms, optionally at about 20°C.
- current is supplied to the or each resistor in a continuous or semi-continuous manner.
- current is supplied to the or each resistor when the humidified gas is below a first temperature. Further optionally, current is not supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is above a second temperature. Still further optionally, current is supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is below a first temperature; and current is not supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is above a second temperature; wherein the first and second temperatures are the same or different temperatures.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein current is supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is below a first temperature of about 28°C, optionally about 31 °C, further optionally about 34°C, preferably about 37°C; optionally when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein current is not supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is above a second temperature of about 40°C, optionally about 42°C, further optionally about 44°C; optionally when received at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit).
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein current is not supplied to the resistor when the difference in the temperature of the humidified gas when measured at or adjacent the humidified gas reservoir (at or adjacent the distal end of the inspiratory conduit), and the temperature of the humidified gas when measured at or adjacent the patient (at or adjacent the proximal end of the inspiratory conduit), is more than 3°C.
- the expired gas from the patient is heated using an electrically conductive resistor, wherein current is supplied to the resistor when current is supplied to the resistor in the inspiratory conduit.
- the expired gas is heated using an electrically conductive resistor; wherein current is not supplied to the resistor when current is not supplied to the resistor in the inspiratory conduit.
- the inspiratory conduit is arranged to allow the passage of the heated humidified gas therethrough.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises a hollow cylindrical tube.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises a hollow cylindrical tube having open proximal and distal ends.
- an internal surface of the inspiratory conduit comprises a smooth surface, along all or any part of the inside of the conduit length.
- the internal diameter of the inspiratory conduit is about 10 to about 32mm, optionally about 15 to about 26mm, further optionally about 20 to 24mm, preferably about 20 to about 22mm.
- an internal surface of the expiratory conduit comprises a smooth surface, along all or any part of the inside of the conduit length.
- the internal diameter of the expiratory conduit is about 10 to about 32mm, optionally about 15 to about 26mm, further optionally about 20 to 24mm, preferably about 20 to about 22mm.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises circumferential recesses, optionally a plurality of repeated circumferential recesses, along at least a portion of the inspiratory conduit. Further optionally, the inspiratory conduit comprises circumferential recesses, optionally a plurality of repeated circumferential recesses, along at least a portion of the inner surface of the inspiratory conduit.
- the expiratory conduit comprises circumferential recesses, optionally a plurality of repeated circumferential recesses, along at least a portion of the expiratory conduit. Further optionally, the expiratory conduit comprises circumferential recesses, optionally a plurality of repeated circumferential recesses, along at least a portion of the inner surface of the expiratory conduit.
- the inspiratory conduit is arranged to receive a resistor. Further optionally, the inspiratory conduit is arranged to receive a resistor within the lumen thereof.
- the expiratory conduit is arranged to receive a resistor. Further optionally, the expiratory conduit is arranged to receive a resistor within the lumen thereof.
- the inspiratory conduit further comprises means to secure the resistor thereto. Further optionally, the inspiratory conduit further comprises means to secure the resistor within the lumen thereof.
- the expiratory conduit further comprises means to secure the resistor thereto. Further optionally, the expiratory conduit further comprises means to secure the resistor within the lumen thereof.
- the resistor is a wire.
- the wire has a constant cross-sectional dimension.
- the wire has a resistance of about 1.5 to about 3.0 ohms per metre length, optionally about 1.75 to about 2.5 ohms per metre length, preferably 2.0 ohms per metre length.
- the wire is at least partially surrounded by an electrically non-conductive polymeric material.
- the polymeric material is selected from polyolefins and polyamides. Further optionally, the polymeric material is selected from polypropylene and nylon.
- the thickness of the electrically non- conductive polymeric material is about 0.2 to about 2mm, preferably about 0.4 to about 1 mm.
- the resistor is formed from a metal or an alloy; although one skilled in the art may select any suitable material having the required resistivity.
- the resistor is formed from a metal or an alloy selected from Aluminum; Brass; Carbon, optionally amorphous Carbon; Constantan;
- the resistor is positioned within the inspiratory conduit.
- the resistor optionally the wire
- the resistor is positioned within the lumen of the inspiratory conduit.
- at least part of the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen of the inspiratory conduit.
- at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the inspiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross- section of the lumen of the inspiratory conduit.
- the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the inspiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross-section of the lumen of the inspiratory conduit.
- the wire is formed from a series of at least two segments, wherein each segment, at least part of the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the inspiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross-section of the lumen of the inspiratory conduit.
- the resistor is positioned within the expiratory conduit.
- the resistor optionally the wire
- the resistor is positioned within the lumen of the expiratory conduit.
- at least part of the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen of the expiratory conduit.
- at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the expiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross- section of the lumen of the expiratory conduit.
- At least part of the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the expiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross-section of the lumen of the expiratory conduit.
- the wire is formed from a series of at least two segments, wherein each segment, at least part of the wire is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire is arranged to extend across the lumen of the expiratory conduit; optionally across a transverse cross-section of the lumen of the expiratory conduit.
- each segment has a serpentine form. Further optionally, each segment is shaped in the form of the letter "S".
- each segment has a first portion having distal and proximal ends, a middle portion having distal and proximal ends, a second portion having distal and proximal ends, and a connector having distal and proximal ends.
- the first portion is substantially curvilinear in form.
- the middle portion is substantially linear in form.
- the second portion is substantially curvilinear in form.
- the connector is substantially linear in form.
- the first portion is substantially curvilinear in form, the proximal end of which first portion is connected to the distal end of the middle portion, which middle portion is substantially linear in form; and the proximal end of the middle portion is connected to the distal end of the second portion, which second portion is substantially curvilinear in form.
- the connector is substantially linear in form and extends between the distal end of a first portion of a first segment of the wire and the proximal end of a second portion of an adjacent segment of the wire.
- each segment is deformed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- the distal end of a first portion of a first segment of the wire and the proximal end of a second portion of an adjacent segment of the wire are spaced apart with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- the wire is formed from a series of at least two segments adjacently arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises more than one resistor. Further optionally, the inspiratory conduit comprises more than one wire.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein each wire is positioned coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein each wire is positioned coaxially, and staggered relative to another wire, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- the inspiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein the segment of each wire is positioned coaxially, and staggered relative to a segment of another wire, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit.
- each segment is deformed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the distal end of a first portion of a first segment of the wire and the proximal end of a second portion of an adjacent segment of the wire are spaced apart with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the wire is formed from a series of at least two segments adjacently arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the expiratory conduit comprises more than one resistor. Further optionally, the expiratory conduit comprises more than one wire.
- the expiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein each wire is positioned coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the expiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein each wire is positioned coaxially, and staggered relative to another wire, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the expiratory conduit comprises more than one wire, wherein the segment of each wire is positioned coaxially, and staggered relative to a segment of another wire, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the expiratory conduit.
- the humidified gas reservoir is a humidification chamber.
- the humidification chamber has at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port.
- the inlet port is in fluid communication with a gas supply, for example, in the case of a mechanical ventilator or other gas flow generating or receiving means.
- the outlet port is in fluid communication with the inspiratory conduit; optionally connected to the distal end of the inspiratory conduit.
- the humidification chamber comprises a reservoir, which is adapted to receive and retain a fluid, optionally water, in an amount of about 10 to about 200cm 3 , optionally about 20 to about 180cm 3 , preferably about 100 to about 160cm 3 .
- the reservoir is shaped and dimensioned to receive and retain fluid, optionally water; such that the fluid occupies a depth of the internal height of the reservoir of about 5 to about 50mm.
- the method further comprises the step of regulating the relative humidity of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir.
- the humidification chamber comprises means to regulate the relative humidity of the gas therein.
- the humidification chamber comprises means to regulate the amount of fluid, optionally water, received within the humidification chamber.
- the regulating means comprise a valve, optionally a buoyant valve.
- the valve, optionally the buoyant valve is adapted to cease water being received within the humidification chamber.
- the buoyant valve comprises resilient, optionally a rubberised, surface; which, in use, forms a seal against the fluid, optionally water, being received within the humidification chamber.
- the humidification chamber has an internal cross sectional area of about 6,000 to about 10,000mm 2 . Further optionally, in use, about 7,000 to about 9,000mm 2 of the cross-sectional area is occupied by a fluid, optionally water.
- the regulating means is adapted to allow the passage of water vapour therethrough.
- the regulating means is positioned on or at the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidification chamber.
- the regulating means is buoyant.
- the regulating means occludes about 30 to about 80% of the internal cross-sectional area of the humidification chamber.
- the regulating means occludes an area of the internal cross-sectional area of the humidification chamber of about 1 ,000mm 2 to about 7,000mm 2 ; optionally about 2,000mm 2 to about 6,000mm 2 ; preferably about 3,000mm 2 to about 4,000mm 2 .
- the regulating means is adapted to move reciprocally within the humidification chamber. Further optionally, the regulating means is adapted to move freely and reciprocally within the humidification chamber.
- the regulating means permits evaporation of water of about 30 to about 50 mg/L, optionally about 33 to about 46 mg/L, further optionally about 43 to about 45 mg/L, preferably about 44 mg/L; when the temperature of the humidified gas is about 37°C.
- the regulating means comprises at least one aperture, optionally such that at least part of the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidification chamber is exposed to gas passing through the humidification chamber.
- the regulating means is substantially planar in form and comprises at least one aperture.
- planar is meant the surface, optionally the in-use, gas-engagable face of the regulating means extends within a single, 2-dimensional plane.
- the regulating means can be substantially devoid of projections or protrusions, which extend from the surface, optionally the in-use, gas- engagable face of the regulating means.
- the regulating means is substantially planar in form and comprises six apertures.
- At least one of the apertures is luniform in shape.
- at least one of the apertures is crescent-shaped.
- at least one of the apertures is circular in shape.
- at least one of the apertures opens at an external edge of the regulating means.
- the regulating means is generally penannular in shape.
- the regulating means is substantially planar in form, generally penannular in shape, and comprises one luniform aperture, and four circular apertures.
- the regulating means is formed from an impermeable polymeric resin, optionally selected from amphorous and semi-crystalline polymers, optionally selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyetheretherketones, and silicone.
- the regulating means is formed from a permeable material, such as open- or closed-cell polymeric foam or foamed polymer, optionally selected from foam or foamed amphorous and semi-crystalline polymers, optionally selected from foam or foamed polyolefins, foam or foamed polyamides, foam or foamed polyetheretherketones, and foam or foamed silicone.
- the regulating means has a thickness of about 0.5 to about 5mm, optionally about 1 to about 3mm.
- the gas outlet is a mechanical ventilator.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a humidified gas delivery system according to a first aspect of the present invention
- Figure 2A is a transverse cross-sectional view of an inspiratory conduit according to a first embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention
- Figure 2B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 2A;
- Figure 2C is a perspective view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 2B;
- Figure 3A is a transverse cross-sectional view of an inspiratory conduit according to a second embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.
- Figure 3B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 3A;
- Figure 3C is a perspective view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 3B;
- Figure 4A is a transverse cross-sectional view of an inspiratory conduit according to a third embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.
- Figure 4B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 4A;
- Figure 4C is a perspective view of the inspiratory conduit of Figure 4B;
- Figure 5A is a plan sectional view of a humidification chamber of the humidified gas delivery system of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 5B is a perspective sectional view of the humidification chamber of Figure 5A;
- Figure 5C is a side sectional view of the humidification chamber of Figure 5A;
- Figure 6A is a plan view of regulating means of the humidification chamber of Figure 5A;
- Figure 6B is a perspective view of the regulating means of Figure 6A;
- Figure 7 is a graph illustrating a direct comparative test between a humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and a humidified gas delivery system of the prior art; and Figure 8 is a view of an alternative regulating means, which does not form part of the present invention.
- the humidified gas delivery system 10 comprises an inspiratory conduit 12 for transferring a humidified gas from a humidified gas reservoir 14 to a patient (not shown); means for heating the inspiratory conduit 12; an expiratory conduit 16 for transferring expired gas from a patient (not shown) to a gas outlet 18; and means for heating the expiratory conduit 16.
- the heating means are each arranged to heat the humidified gas and the expired gas to different temperatures.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can comprise a flexible pipe for transporting gases for inhalation from the humidified gas reservoir 14 to the patient.
- the expiratory conduit 16 can comprise a flexible pipe for transporting exhaled gases from the patient to the gas outlet 18.
- a conduit connection 20 can be provided at or adjacent the proximal (relative to the patient) terminal end of each of the inspiratory 12 and expiratory 16 conduits.
- the conduit connection 20 is generally a Y-shaped connection and provided with a probe entry port (not shown) for measurement of gas temperature, which is, in use, in fluid communication with each of the inspiratory 12 and expiratory conduits 16.
- the conduit connection 20 can therefore deliver gases for inhalation from the humidified gas reservoir 14 to the patient via the inspiratory conduit 12, and receive exhaled gases from the patient to be transferred to the gas outlet 18.
- the conduit connection 20 can be in fluid
- the delivery device can be a facemask, which is reversibly mountable to the face of the patient; or the delivery device can be a tracheal tube, which is located in the oral cavity or nasal orifice of the patient.
- the delivery device can be mountable to a tracheostomy tube located in a tracheotomy stoma of the patient.
- the conduit connection 20 and/or the delivery device are adapted to allow bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of gas, such as the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir 14; such that the conduit connection 20 and/or the delivery device allows bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir 14 between the tracheo-bronchial bifurcation of the patient and each of the inspiratory 12 and/or expiratory 16 conduits of the humidified gas delivery system 10.
- gas such as the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir 14
- the conduit connection 20 and/or the delivery device allows bi-directional and/or uni-directional passage of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir 14 between the tracheo-bronchial bifurcation of the patient and each of the inspiratory 12 and/or expiratory 16 conduits of the humidified gas delivery system 10.
- the conduit connection 20, and each of the inspiratory 12 and expiratory 16 conduits together form a humidified gas delivery circuit, optionally a closed humidified gas delivery circuit, which transfers humidified gases from the humidified gas reservoir 14 for inhalation and humidified gases for exhalation to the gas outlet 18.
- the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated to a temperature from about 34°C to about 44°C.
- the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated to at least 38°C, optionally to at least 42°C, and preferably to about 44°C. It is understood that the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 can be heated to any suitable temperature, such that the expired gas is at about 44°C at or adjacent the gas outlet 18.
- the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated to sequentially along the length of the expiratory conduit 16, wherein the temperature is increased sequentially from about 34°C to about 44°C along the length of the expiratory conduit 16.
- the expired gas can be heated to about 34°C when received at or adjacent the patient, and is heated to a sequentially increasing temperature up to about 44°C when received at or adjacent the gas outlet 18. It is understood that the expired gas is heated to a temperature such that the relative humidity of the expired gas is less than 90%, optionally less than 80%, further optionally less than 70%, still further optionally less than 60%, still further optionally less than 55%.
- the heated expired gas is transferred to the gas outlet 18 at less than about 55 mg/L, optionally less than 50 mg/L, preferably about 44 mg/L, in a preferred embodiment.
- the temperature of the external surface of the expiratory conduit 16 which is generally in contact with ambient conditions and under mechanical ventilation flow pattern of about 500ml_ tidal volume at about 18 breaths per minute; is about 38°C to about 44°C; when the temperature is measured at a location at about 5% to about 10% of the total length of the expiratory conduit.
- the temperature of the expired gas is preferably about 38°C to about 44°C at a location between about 5 and about 10cm from the gas outlet 18.
- the heated humidified gas is transferred from the humidified gas reservoir 14 to the patient at about 30 to about 50 mg/L, optionally about 33 to about 46 mg/L, preferably about 43 to about 45 mg/L, more preferably 44 mg/ L.
- the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir 14 is heated to a temperature from about 28°C to about 40°C.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated to about 32°C, optionally to about 36°C, and preferably to about 37°C.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is preferably heated to about 37°C at or adjacent the gas reservoir 14.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated to a sequentially increasing temperature from about 28°C to about 40°C along the length of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the humidified gas can be heated to about 37°C when received at or adjacent the gas reservoir 14, and can be heated to about 40°C when received at or adjacent the patient.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated to about 37°C when received at or adjacent the gas reservoir 14, and is heated to a sequentially increasing temperature along the length of the inspiratory conduit 12 up to about 40°C when received at or adjacent the patient.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 can be heated to a temperature such that the relative humidity of the humidified gas from the humidified gas reservoir is at least 50%, optionally at least 60%, further optionally at least 70%, still further optionally at least 80%, still further optionally at least 90%. It is understood that the temperature of the external surface of the inspiratory conduit 12; which is generally in contact with ambient conditions and under mechanical ventilation flow pattern of about 500ml_ tidal volume at about 18 breaths per minute; is about 33°C to about 40°C, when the temperature is measured at a location at about 5% to about 10% of the total length of the inspiratory conduit 12. In the case of an inspiratory conduit 12 having a total length of 1 m, the temperature of the humidified gas is preferably about 33°C to about 38°C at a location between about 5 and about 10cm from the humidified gas reservoir 14.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12, and the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22, 22a.
- the resistor 22, 22a can be formed from a material having a resistivity of about 0.1 x 10 "3 Qm to about 25.0 x 10 "3 Qm at about 20°C, and preferably such that the power dissipated by the resistor 22, 22a is from about 18 to about 42 watts.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22, wherein the power dissipated by the resistor 22 is from about 18 to about 34 watts, optionally from about 20 to about 30 watts, further optionally from about 22 to about 28 watts; and the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22a, wherein the power dissipated by the resistor 22a is from about 28 to about 42 watts, optionally from about 30 to about 40 watts, further optionally from about 32 to about 38 watts.
- the resistor 22, 22a can have an electrical resistance of no more than 25 ohms about 20°C.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 can be heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22 having an electrical resistance of about 16 ohms at about 20°C; and the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 can be heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22a having an electrical resistance of about 12 ohms at about 20°C.
- Current can be supplied to the resistor 22, 22a in a continuous or semi-continuous manner. In a preferred embodiment, current is supplied to the resistor 22 when the humidified gas is below a first temperature.
- current is supplied to the resistor 22 when the humidified gas is below a first temperature; and current is not supplied to the resistor when the humidified gas is above a second temperature 22; wherein the first and second temperatures are the same or different temperatures.
- current can be supplied to the resistor 22a when the expired gas is below a first temperature; and current is not supplied to the resistor 22a when the expired gas is above a second temperature; wherein the first and second temperatures are the same or different temperatures.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22, wherein current is supplied to the resistor 22 when the humidified gas is below a first temperature of about 28°C, preferably about 37°C.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22, wherein current is not supplied to the resistor 22 when the humidified gas is above a second temperature of about 40°C, preferably about 44°C.
- the humidified gas in the inspiratory conduit 12 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22, wherein current is not supplied to the resistor 22 when the difference in the temperature of the humidified gas when measured at or adjacent the humidified gas reservoir 14, and the temperature of the humidified gas when measured at or adjacent the patient, is more than 3°C.
- the expired gas in the expiratory conduit 16 is heated using an electrically conductive resistor 22a, wherein current is supplied to the resistor 22a when current is supplied to the resistor 22 in the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the resistor such as a wire 22, 22a can be capable of carrying alternating current, for example from a mains supply of current; or direct current, for example from a battery or cell.
- the wire 22, 22a is capable of carrying alternating current or direct current up to 3 amperes.
- the wire 22, 22a is at least partially surrounded by an electrically non-conductive polymeric material, such as polyolefins and polyamides, for example polypropylene or nylon, although the skilled person can readily select any suitable electrically non-conductive polymeric material.
- the thickness of the electrically non-conductive polymeric material is about 0.2 to about 2mm, preferably about 0.4 to about 1 mm.
- the resistor such as the wire 22, 22a
- the resistor 22, 22a can be formed from a metal or an alloy; although one skilled in the art may select any suitable material having the required resistivity.
- the resistor 22, 22a, such as the wire 22, 22a is formed from a metal or an alloy selected from Aluminum; Brass; Carbon, optionally amorphous Carbon; Constantan; Copper; Iron; Manganin; Molybdenum; Nichrome; Nickel; Platinum; Stainless steel; Steel; Tungsten; and Zinc.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 is arranged to allow the passage of the heated humidified gas therethrough and, in a preferred embodiment, the inspiratory conduit 12 comprises a hollow cylindrical tube having open ends. In a preferred embodiment, the internal diameter of the inspiratory conduit 12 is about 10 to about 32mm, preferably about 20 to about 22mm.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can comprise circumferential recesses 24, optionally a plurality of repeated circumferential recesses, along at least a portion of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the circumferential recesses 24 can extend along at least a portion of the inner surface of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can be arranged to receive a resistor 22 within the lumen thereof.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 further comprises means to secure the resistor 22 within the lumen thereof.
- the resistor 22 is a wire having a generally constant cross-sectional dimension.
- the wire 22 can have a resistance of aboutl .5 to about 3.0 ohms, preferably 2.0 ohms, per metre length.
- the resistor 22, for example the wire 22 can be positioned within the lumen of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- At least part of the wire 22 can be arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen of the inspiratory conduit 12; and at least part of the wire 22 can be arranged to extend diametrically across the lumen of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the wire 22 is formed from a series of at least two segments 26, wherein each segment 26, at least part of the wire 22 is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire is arranged to extend diametrically across the lumen of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the resistor 22a is positioned within the lumen of the expiratory conduit 16; wherein at least part of the wire 22a is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen of the expiratory conduit 16; and at least part of the wire 22a is arranged to extend diametrically across the lumen of the expiratory conduit 16.
- the wire 22a can be formed from a series of at least two segments 26, wherein each segment 26, at least part of the wire 22a is arranged to extend circumferentially within at least a portion of the lumen and at least part of the wire 22a is arranged to extend diametrically across the lumen of the expiratory conduit 16.
- each segment 26 has a serpentine form, for example each segment 26 is shaped in the form of the letter "S"; and has a first end 28, a middle portion 30, a second end 32, and a connector 34.
- the portion of the wire segment adjacent the first end 28 is substantially curvilinear in form; the portion of the wire segment adjacent the middle portion 30 is substantially linear in form; the portion of the wire segment adjacent the second end 32 is substantially curvilinear in form; and the portion of the wire adjacent the connector 34 is substantially linear in form.
- the portion of the wire segment adjacent the first end 28 is substantially curvilinear in form
- the portion of the wire segment adjacent the second end 32 is substantially curvilinear in form
- each is connected by a portion of the wire segment adjacent the middle portion 30, which is substantially linear in form.
- the portion of the wire adjacent the connector 34 is substantially linear in form and extends between the second end 32 of a first segment 26 of the wire and the first end 28 of an adjacent segment 26 of the wire.
- the connector 34 can be generally oriented in opposing direction to the middle portion 30 of each segment 26, as is generally illustrated in Figure 2A.
- each segment 26 is deformed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12, such that the first end 28 and the second end 32 of each segment 26 are spaced apart with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the wire 22 is formed from a series of at least two segments 26 adjacently arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 comprises more than one resistor 22, such as a wire 22.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can comprise more than one wire 22, wherein each wire 22 is positioned coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12, as is illustrated in Figure 3.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can comprise more than one wire 22, wherein each wire 22 is positioned coaxially, and staggered relative to another wire 22, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the inspiratory conduit 12 can comprise more than one resistor 22, such as a wire 22; wherein each wire 22 is positioned adjacent or in side- by-side relationship with respect to the another wire 22, and staggered relative to the other wire 22 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inspiratory conduit 12.
- the humidification chamber 36 comprises the humidified gas reservoir 14, and at least one inlet port 38 and at least one outlet port 40 provided with a probe entry port (not shown) for measurement of gas temperature.
- the inlet port receives a fluid, such as a gas, from a gas source, such as a mechanical ventilator 42 (see Figure 1 ) and transfers the gas to humidified gas reservoir 14.
- the gas from the gas source, such as the mechanical ventilator 42 is humidified in the humidified gas reservoir 14, and the humidified gas is transferred to the inspiratory conduit 12 via the outlet port 40.
- the humidified gas reservoir 14 is adapted to receive and retain a fluid, optionally water, in an amount of about 10 to about 200cm 3 , optionally about 20 to about 180cm 3 , preferably about 100 to about 160cm 3 ; and is generally shaped and dimensioned to receive and retain the fluid, optionally water; such that the fluid occupies a depth of the internal height of the reservoir of about 5 to about 50mm; although the shape and dimension can be selected by one skilled in the art.
- the humidification chamber comprises means to regulate the amount of fluid, optionally water, received 46 within the humidification chamber 36.
- the fluid regulating means 46 can comprise a valve, optionally a buoyant valve.
- the valve 46, optionally the buoyant valve 46 is adapted to cease water being received within the humidification chamber 36; and can comprise a resilient, optionally a rubberised, surface; which can form a seal against the fluid, optionally water, being received within the humidification chamber 36.
- the humidification chamber 36, specifically, the humidified gas reservoir 14 generally has an internal cross sectional area of about 6,000 to about 10,000mm 2 . In use, about 7,000 to about 9,000mm 2 of the cross-sectional area is occupied by a fluid, optionally water.
- the method of the present invention further comprises the step of regulating the relative humidity of the humidified gas.
- the humidification chamber 36 can comprise means to regulate the relative humidity 44 of the gas therein.
- Figure 6A is a plan view of regulating means 44 of the humidification chamber 38.
- the regulating means 44 is adapted to allow the passage of water vapour therethrough; and, in use, the regulating means 44 is positioned on or at the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidification chamber 38; specifically on or at the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidified gas reservoir 14 of the humidification chamber 38.
- the regulating means is buoyant; and, in use, the regulating means 44 occludes about 30 to about 80% of the internal cross-sectional area of the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidified gas reservoir 14 of the humidification chamber 38. In use, the regulating means 44 occludes an area of the internal cross-sectional area of the surface of the fluid, optionally water, within the humidified gas reservoir 14 of the humidification chamber 38 of about 1 ,000mm 2 to about 7,000mm 2 ; preferably about 3,000mm 2 to about 4,000mm 2 .
- the regulating means 44 is adapted to move freely and reciprocally within the humidification chamber 38, and with the changing level of the fluid, such as water, within the humidified gas reservoir 14.
- the regulating means 44 preferably comprises at least one aperture, such that at least part of the surface of the fluid, such as water, within the humidification chamber 38 is exposed to gas passing through the humidification chamber 38.
- the regulating means 44 is substantially planar in form and comprises six apertures. At least one of the apertures is luniform in shape (crescent-shaped); at least one of the apertures opens at an external edge of the regulating means 44, such that the regulating means 44 is generally penannular in shape; and four of the apertures are circular apertures.
- the regulating means 44 can be formed from an impermeable polymeric resin, such as amphorous and semi-crystalline polymers, for example polyolefins, polyamides, polyetheretherketones, and silicone.
- the regulating means can be formed from a permeable material, such as open- or closed-cell polymeric foam or foamed polymer.
- the regulating means 44 preferably has a thickness of about 0.5 to about 5mm, optionally about 1 to about 3mm.
- the humidified gas delivery system 10 comprises a control system, which discriminates between which temperatures are reached adjacent the humidified gas reservoir 14 and adjacent the conduit connection 20 by regulating the temperature of the humidified gas, and regulating the relative humidity of the humidified gas, in view of the levels of humidified gas required by the patient.
- a control system which discriminates between which temperatures are reached adjacent the humidified gas reservoir 14 and adjacent the conduit connection 20 by regulating the temperature of the humidified gas, and regulating the relative humidity of the humidified gas, in view of the levels of humidified gas required by the patient.
- a control system which discriminates between which temperatures are reached adjacent the humidified gas reservoir 14 and adjacent the conduit connection 20 by regulating the temperature of the humidified gas, and regulating the relative humidity of the humidified gas, in view of the levels of humidified gas required by the patient.
- a patient whose trachea is intubated using an oral or nasal tracheal tube or tracheostomy tube may require gases for inhalation that are at a temperature which is based on achieving inha
- a patient which is not intubated but is, instead, fitted with a face mask may require gases for inhalation that are at a temperature which is based on achieving inhaled humidified gas temperature of 34°C at the patient connection. Discrimination between which gas temperatures are reached is an operator decision, ordinarily based on how much of the patient's natural airway passages are bypassed or somehow otherwise restricted as necessitated by the equipment used in providing a secure airway path into and from the patient's lungs to conduct respiratory gas ventilation support.
- 'free space' is meant the volume of the humidified gas reservoir 14 not occupied by water.
- a method by which to maintain consistent volume of 'free space' in the humidified gas reservoir 14 is preferable, but is not taught in prior art.
- a factor contributing to unintentional accumulation of condensed water in the prior art is inconsistent evaporation of water in the humidified gas reservoir 14; the inconsistencies arising when certain of the gas flow velocities pass through the humidified gas reservoir 14.
- a method by which to avoid unnecessary production of water vapour is preferable, but is neither disclosed, nor taught in the prior art.
- a method by which to produce water vapour at a consistent level without dependence on using particular gas flow volume and/or gas flow velocities is preferable, but is not disclosed in the prior art.
- the present invention selectively regulates the relative humidity of the humidified gas in the humidified gas, and selectively regulates the temperature of the humidified gas and the expired gas to try to ensure that condensation of the water vapour from the humidified gas or the expired gas does not occur within the humidified gas delivery system 10.
- Tidal volume 500ml_ at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- the water-containing vessel was then valved-off and disconnected from the system prior to being weighed to establish the net weight of remaining water in the water-containing vessel. Weight was calculated using a weight measurement instrument (Adam Equipment, Danbury, USA). Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight of water calculated. The water-containing vessel was then reconnected to the water feed line of the humidification chamber and the valved set to open. This provided an open circuit for water to refill the humidification chamber to replace water evaporated by gas flow and heat. The test then started. At 16-hours, the water-containing vessel was again valved-off and
- a direct comparative test was undertaken under the following conditions: A humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and humidified gas delivery systems of the prior art comprising Fisher Paykel model RT200 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) (prior art 1 ) and Intersurgical model 2026310 (Intersurgical (UK) Limited, Wokingham, UK) (prior art 2)
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Paykel
- Tidal volume 500mL at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight calculated.
- the conduits were again weighed at 16- hours after start, in order to establish a difference in weight between the start of the test and the 16- hours caused by accumulation of condensed water along any part of the conduit sub-assembly. Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight gain calculated.
- a direct comparative test was undertaken under the following conditions: A humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and humidified gas delivery systems of the prior art comprising Fisher Paykel model RT200 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) (prior art 1 ) and Intersurgical model 2026310 (Intersurgical (UK) Limited, Wokingham, UK) (prior art 2)
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Paykel
- Tidal volume 500ml_ at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight calculated.
- the conduits were again weighed at 16- hours after start, in order to establish a difference in weight between the start of the test and the 16- hours caused by accumulation of condensed water along any part of the conduit sub-assembly. Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight gain calculated.
- a direct comparative test was undertaken under the following conditions: A humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and humidified gas delivery systems of the prior art comprising Fisher Paykel model RT200 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) (prior art 1 ) and Intersurgical model 2026310 (Intersurgical (UK) Limited, Wokingham, UK) (prior art 2)
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Paykel
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight calculated.
- the conduits were again weighed at 16- hours after start, in order to establish a difference in weight between the start of the test and the 16- hours caused by accumulation of condensed water along any part of the conduit sub-assembly. Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight gain calculated
- Expiratory conduit 34 (a) 44 1 ,050 NR NR
- a direct comparative test was undertaken under the following conditions: A humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and humidified gas delivery systems of the prior art comprising Fisher Paykel model RT200 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) (prior art 1 ) and Intersurgical model 2026310 (Intersurgical (UK) Limited, Wokingham, UK) (prior art 2)
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Paykel
- Tidal volume 500mL at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- a direct comparative test was undertaken under the following conditions: A humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention and humidified gas delivery systems of the prior art comprising Fisher Paykel model RT200 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) (prior art 1 ) and Intersurgical model 2026310 (Intersurgical (UK) Limited, Wokingham, UK) (prior art 2)
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Paykel
- Tidal volume 500mL at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- Humidification chambers of a humidified gas delivery system according to the present invention (1a) and a humidification chamber identical in construction to the chamber of the present invention save for absence of any component floating upon the surface of the water to be contained within the chamber (1 b) and a chamber identical in construction to the chamber of the present invention save for use of an alternative regulating means similarly positioned at or on the surface of the water to be contained within the chamber (the alternative regulating means; 1 c; Figure 8) were compared in a direct comparative test.
- the humidified gas delivery systems were tested using a Maquet Servo 300 ventilator (Maquet Ltd., Sunderland, UK) as ventilation source and heater humidifier model MR850 (Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, New Zealand) in 'tracheal mode' as heater base; and the following settings and conditions were identical in both systems:
- Tidal volume 500mL at 21 % oxygen
- Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
- the systems were arranged generally in accordance with Figure 1 , and allowed to run for a stabilisation time of approximately 3-hours, before the start of the test. Data were recorded at 16- hours after start.
- Each system was attached to a Maquet 1.0L patient lung, maintained at 37°C; and temperatures were measured using a DM509-TX-01 Temperature measurement instrument (Rense Instruments, Oosterhout, NL).
- a water-containing vessel was primed with de-ionised water with an amount that exceeded the amount required to fill the humidification chamber to its 'auto-fill' level and thought necessary to supply the humidification chamber with water for evaporation for >16 hours.
- the water-containing vessel when connected to a feed line connected to the humidification chamber, released water to the humidification chamber until the water fill valving mechanism of the humidification chamber was actuated to cease flow of water to the humidification chamber.
- the water contained in the humidification chamber was deemed the 'auto-fill' quantity.
- the water- containing vessel was then valved-off and disconnected from the system prior to being weighed to establish the net weight of remaining water in the water-containing vessel. Weight was calculated using weight measurement instrument (Adam Equipment, Danbury, USA). Measurements were taken in triplicate and the average net weight of water calculated.
- the water-containing vessel was then reconnected to the water feed line of the humidification chamber and the valved set to open.
- the chamber identical in construction to the chamber of the present invention save for use of an alternative regulating means similarly positioned at or on the surface of the water to be contained within the chamber, herein termed "alternative regulating means" is illustrated in Figure 8.
- the alternative regulating means was positioned at the surface of the water within the humidification chamber; specifically at the surface of the water within the humidified gas reservoir of the humidification chamber.
- the alternative regulating means was adapted to move freely and reciprocally within the humidification chamber, and with the changing level of the water within the humidified gas reservoir.
- the alternative regulating means comprises six apertures; at least one of which is luniform in shape (crescent-shaped); at least one of which opens at an external edge of the alternative regulating means 44; and four of which are circular apertures.
- Each of the luniform aperture and four circular apertures further comprises a projection.
- the projection extends substantially perpendicular from the gas-engaging face of the alternative regulating means (the face of the alternative regulating means, which is in contact with the gas in the humidification chamber).
- the projection circumscribes at least part of the luniform aperture and each of the four circular apertures. It is thought that the projections act to limit contact of the gas flow in the humidification chamber with the surface of the water as gas flows through the chamber. This alternative embodiment thus limits evaporation potential.
- the regulating means of the present invention (1a) permits is the water available for evaporation to be 'sitting' level with the top surface of the regulating means, such that the water is in direct contact with the air flow; whereas the alternative regulating means (1 c) limits the water available for evaporation by occluding the water from the air flow.
- AMCA1 142 is humidification system from present invention
- AMCA1 141 is humidification chamber with no regulating means
- AMCA1 142* is humidification chamber with alternative regulating means
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